Sri Lanka carry 1-year suspensions imposed on Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella and Danushka Gunathilaka

The three Sri Lanka stars had been suspended in July final 12 months after they breached the crew’s bio-bubble protocols in the course of the tour of England. The gamers had been caught on video outdoors their designated crew lodge. (Reuters Photo)HIGHLIGHTSThe 3 gamers had been caught on video outdoors their designated crew lodgeSri Lanka are attributable to host Zimbabwe in three one-day internationals from January 16SLC mentioned the gamers will likely be monitored for 2 yearsSri Lanka Cricket (SLC) mentioned on Friday that the one-year suspensions on Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella and Danushka Gunathilaka have been lifted. The trio had been banned after they had been caught breaching bio-security protocols in July final 12 months throughout Sri Lanka’s tour of England.

A video posted on social media confirmed the gamers had been outdoors their designated crew lodge in Durham.”Sri Lanka Cricket has decided to lift the one-year suspension imposed on the above three players from playing international cricket, across all three formats, with immediate effect,” the board mentioned in an announcement on Friday.”However, the lifted suspension will remain suspended for a period of two years, during which the three players’ conduct will be closely monitored by the SLC.”SLC mentioned that the choice was taken after a request from the gamers. “The latest decision was taken following a request made by the 3 players to Sri Lanka Cricket to lift the ban imposed on them, pursuant to the conclusion of the LPL 2021,” mentioned SLC.”Based on such request, Sri Lanka Cricket obtained a report from the Doctor, appointed by SLC to provide counseling for the 3 players during their period of suspension.”Upon consideration of the mentioned report submitted by the Doctor, the Executive Committee of the SLC determined at a gathering held at the moment to take away the suspension of the mentioned three gamers.”Sri Lanka are attributable to host Zimbabwe in three one-day internationals from January 16 to 21.Click right here for IndiaToday.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.